Improving pneumonia care by learning from pandemic practices
Leveraging pandemic practice changes to optimize evidence-based pneumonia care
This study is looking at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way pneumonia is treated, with the goal of finding better ways to help patients by using health records and feedback from healthcare providers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11091560 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the management of pneumonia, aiming to improve treatment strategies. It focuses on integrating electronic health record data with surveys and qualitative insights to understand how these changes can be effectively implemented in various healthcare settings. By examining the complexities of pneumonia treatment, the research seeks to develop a more nuanced approach that goes beyond traditional antibiotic use and considers viral infections and the immune response.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults experiencing pneumonia or at risk of developing acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Not a fit: Patients with pneumonia who are not receiving care within the VA system may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective pneumonia treatments, reducing hospitalizations and deaths associated with the condition.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in improving pneumonia care through innovative approaches, but this specific integration of pandemic practices is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jones, Barbara Ellen — VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Jones, Barbara Ellen
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.